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I wanted to ask what type of foods
you like, is there a diet plan that you follow? How do you care for
your skin. You always look so beautiful. You look great! How do you
keep that figure? |
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I’d love to be
on a perpetual pasta diet. When I gain, I cut the extra carbs and
exercise more. Nothing really special, I exfoliate my face in the
shower twice a week. I have high cheekbones and that helps. |
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Do you ever see Mr. Fairgate himself - Don Murray? |
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| I see him on rare occasions. He lives
in Santa Barbara. |
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I remember you were part of a
French TV movie back to 1990 entitled "Meurtre en vidéo" (Fatal
Image) that was filmed in Paris and around. How have you been chosen
for that movie? Was it due to your French popularity through Knots
Landing? |
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"Knots Landing" was
on CBS and it happened to be a CBS movie. |
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Has there been any new buzz about another "Knots Landing" reunion
movie? |
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| Everyone always asks that question – our
fans long for it, but it is very difficult for us to get our schedules
coordinated. |
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I love your short new haircut! Did you go shorter
for "Tale of the Allergist's Wife"? |
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| Thank you! Yes, I did. |
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Do you mind when fans recognize you in the street
and stop to chat? I imagine that must happen a lot! |
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| I feel comfortable talking to fans on
the street as long as they are friendly. |
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I loved when you sang "Have Yourself a Merry
Little Christmas" on Knots Landing. Will you do another album? |
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| I plan to do more singing, but I don’t
know if I will do another album. |
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What do you do when you have time to spare? |
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| If I have time to spare, I usually get
a massage. |
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Do you prefer stage or film? |
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| I enjoy both for different reasons. |
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I'd love to see a wide screen version of "The
Love Bug" made available on DVD. Do you know of any plans for this? |
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| It’s being done as we speak. |
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I saw you yesterday in "The Tale of the Allergist
Wife" and just want to let you know that you were wonderful! How
long are you anticipating on staying with play? |
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| My contract is up in January, but we
are still selling out. |
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When did you start using the last name of "Lee"?
I've also seen your name, Michele, appear with an accent mark. |
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| As long as I have been in the business,
since the age of 16. Lee is my middle name and Dusick is my maiden
name. The accent mark is the correct French spelling. |
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I am trying to create a family tree and genealogy,
I know that I am related to just about every Dosick that is in the states,
I know that your last name is Dusick, but are the two related? |
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| Yes, we probably are related. The original
spelling of my name is Dosick. My father didn’t close his O’s
in school so the name stayed. |
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Have you done genealogical research on your last name
of "Dusick"? |
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| No. |
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"The Comic" is a FANTASTIC movie! What was
it like to be part of such a great movie? |
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| It was fantastic. |
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Michele, are you a cigar aficionado? |
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| No. |
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If there was a message that you hoped that the Karen
character put across to the audience, what was it? |
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| Yes, an intelligent woman with her own
mind. |
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How are you like "Karen McKenzie"? |
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| An intelligent woman with her own mind. |
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What was it like to work with Michael Bennett? |
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| Invigorating. Incredible. We had the
same energy. |
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Have you ever read any of the Knots Landing fan-written
fiction? |
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| At times I had. |
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Would you ever consider doing a more "pop" album? |
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| Yes. |
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Do you still have plans of doing another TV series? |
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| Yes. |
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I'm interested in some of the original music from
Knots Landing. How can I find out the names of the scores and/or songs? |
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| Call the composer’s agent. |
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Did you reunite with The Love Bug cast to record the
DVD commentary? What was that like? |
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| We were not in the same room together.
We did it separately. On different days. But as you know Buddy Hackett
passed away. I was at his funeral and at the family home afterwards. |
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I heard a rumor a few months ago that you were thinking
about doing a stage play of the life of Jacqueline Susann, possibly a
one-woman show. Is this true? I think it's a fabulous idea. Nobody could
do Miss Susann the justice she deserves like you can! |
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| I own the rights for a stage presentation,
but nothing is being planned at the moment. |
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Do you see yourself doing another Broadway show after "Tale
of the Allergist's Wife"? |
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| I love the stage. I’m delighted
to be back. I’m looking forward to doing a musical. |
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Was playing a person with breast cancer (Jacqueline
Susann) a scary time for you? |
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| As an actor, you place yourself in very
difficult situations. |
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In the 70's you worked with Ken Howard, how was it
to work with him, was he nice? |
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| I love Ken Howard. He’s a very
talented actor and happens to be a lot taller than me, another plus. |
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Were you ever a friend to the late Bill Bixby? If
so, did you come to his funeral in November '93 or did you just heard
about his death of cancer? |
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| Yes, I was a friend of Bill Bixby. I
was out of town when he was buried. |
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Do you smoke cigarettes? |
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| No, I don’t. I did when I was younger. |
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Did you ever run in the Boston marathon? |
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| No, I didn’t. However, I don’t
run. I walk for exercise. |
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Is it true that you participated in a "nude" fundraising
event. If so, how did you feel about it? Did any other celebrities participate? |
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| The event was to raise money for Broadway
Cares/Equity Fights Aids. I wasn’t really nude; I was wearing
a body stocking. Yes, other Broadway stars. |
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I see Valerie Harper will be replacing Linda Lavin
in the role of Marjorie in "The Tale of the Allergists Wife" on
July 31. How long is the play set to run and how long will you be in
it? |
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| It’s a smash hit. I don’t
know when the final curtain will come down. |
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We are doing "How to Succeed in Business Without
Really Trying" at Washington University next year, and I was wondering
what your experience was like working on that show? |
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| It was amazing watching Robert Morse.
It was like a real learning experience for me. |
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After your performance in the "Allergist's Wife" I
got your autograph, you were so patient and nice, do you ever just get
tired and want to go home? |
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| We are, but saying hello to everyone
after the show is part of the job. |
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How do you feel about working with Valerie Harper? |
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| She is one of the nicest people I’ve
ever met – very positive! We have known each other from before,
but never worked together. |
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A rerun of Fantasy Island in the UK recently saw you
alongside a "ghostly" little girl who appeared in your character's
photographs. I noticed the actress' name was Ronne Troup and wondered
if this was the same actress who went on to play Barbara (the Mackenzie'
nanny) on Knots Landing? |
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| I honestly don’t know, but I will
find out. |
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When can I expect to see you in a feature film or
cable / TV movie? |
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| Now I’m doing theatre in New York,
so it’s difficult to answer that question. |
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Now that you're back on Broadway, do you get to see
any of the other Broadway shows that are running? |
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| Sometimes on Monday nights. I always
try to go. |
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Do you miss living in Los Angeles? If so, what aspects? |
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| I miss my family most of all. I also
miss my home, which I’ve spent the last 30 years creating it
as a sanctuary. |
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